About Rayna Best

During my adolescence I loved to write short stories and poems. My dream was to become a Journalist but over time that dream became a memory. Once I reached adulthood, I started to believe that there wasn't anything special about my gift of writing. In 2018, I finally stepped back into the writing ring and wrote my very first children's book, Animated Like Me.

My journey into motherhood was rough. In 2012, my first child was conceived out of wedlock & born into a divided family unit. I experienced a lot of abandonment, verbal abuse & shame. Although I felt broken, my daughter's love pushed me to become a better person, not only for myself but for her and her sisters as well. Today, my 3 girls, keep me on my toes & continue to be my writing inspiration.

My husband & I met in 2015. I didn't know this at the time but he was everything I prayed for. His love for me & the way we handled difficult times felt different. I can truly say he is my best friend. He always hypes me up when I talk to him about new writing ideas. He also challenges me to dig deeper into who I am as an author. I don't always like it but I know he has my best interest at heart!